Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown "We want Republicans to carry the water," one House Democrat told Axios. Axios · Jan 31
‘Under no circumstances’: Trump tells DHS to stay out of protests in Democrat cities President Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to avoid intervening in protests in Democrat-led cities unless local authorities request assistance or federal property faces threats. He emphasized that cities must protect their own property, while ICE and Border Patrol will continue to powerfully guard federal buildings. This comes… The Times of India · Jan 31
"We don't accept the brutality, the lies, the loss of our simplest pleasures": Joan Jett joins growing list of musicians to voice solidarity with anti-ICE protesters Jett read a prepared statement during a show in New Zealand Louder · Jan 31
Minnesota ICE surge upheld as judge finds 'balance of harms' lacking The judge noted a "strong showing" that ICE efforts will likely continue to have "heartbreaking, consequences." Axios · Jan 31
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad released from detention in Texas Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown. The Texas Tribune · Jan 31
Brown Berets and Black Panther imagery resurface amid stepped-up ICE enforcement These groups present themselves as immigrant-rights defenders, not paramilitary forces — but the names carry historic weight. Axios · Jan 31
Protests against the US administration's latest moves in Denmark and Italy Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics. Euronews · Jan 31
Judge orders US to release 5-year-old and dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota The Independent UK · Jan 31
Coast Guard suspends search for survivors of fishing boat carrying seven people that capsized off Massachusetts The Coast Guard said freezing conditions and rough seas made the nighttime search extremely difficult The Independent UK · Jan 31
Who is Katherine Menendez? US judge rejects bid to halt Trump’s ICE crackdown in Minnesota A federal judge on Saturday rejected an attempt by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to block a major surge of federal immigration enforcement under President Trump, ruling that the state is unlikely to succeed in its constitutional challenge. The Times of India · Jan 31
Judge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE Judge Fred Biery lambasts Trump’s ‘ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented’ mass deportation campaign The Independent UK · Jan 31
Judge denies Minnesota’s request to end ICE surge in Minneapolis Federal immigration operation has resulted in government agents killing two people, sparking weeks of protests The Guardian - US · Jan 31
Indictment Over Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service Unsealed The indictment (in U.S. v. Levy-Armstrong) is here. The allegations are that defendants violated 18 U.S.C. § 241 which in… The post Indictment Over Disruption of Minneapolis Church Service Unsealed appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jan 31
Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics The Independent UK · Jan 31
The Times of India · Jan 31 Watch: CNN reporter hit by pepper spray while reporting live during anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles A CNN correspondent was caught in the middle of chaotic anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles after federal agents deployed pepper balls to disperse demonstrators, causing the journalist to cough and choke live on air.
We Got This Covered · Jan 31 Trump justice department unleashes a bizarre war on journalism, arrests Don Lemon after a federal judge rejected their initial warrant Anyone who reports on this needs to be arrested.
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 ‘Backing down isn’t an option’: Minnesota ICE shootings mobilize Americans to join ICE observer groups The killings of Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti have inspired people across the US to document federal agents’ activities in their communities
We Got This Covered · Jan 31 News channel caught using AI to make ICE shooting victim look ‘handsome,’ because apparently reality isn’t ‘sympathetic’ enough That's really twisted.
Euronews · Jan 31 US Senate passes Trump-backed government funding deal to avert partial shutdown The bill passed 71-29 and will now head to the House, which is not due back until Monday, meaning the government could be in a partial shutdown temporarily over the weekend until they pass it.
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Nurses remember Alex Pretti and vow to ‘bring the care our patients need’ Flowers and candles laid by VA building in Washington as killing reverberates through nursing community
Fortune · Jan 31 Minnesota CEOs' 'milquetoast' response to ICE raises a core debate for leaders: Is speaking up worth it? Is corporate caution amid ICE tensions prudent business—or a moral failure?
The Independent UK · Jan 31 In an increasingly hostile world, migrants are hopeful as Spain moves to integrate them More than half a million foreigners are believed to live in Spain without legal permission
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Madison Square Garden warns anyone can be ‘banned for life’ after brawls Friday’s weigh-in for Shakur Stevenson’s fight against Teofimo Lopez was marred by brawling
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Trump is pressuring Minnesota to make a deal with the devil. They should stand firm Minnesota should not cave to Trump’s demands. The rights of 49 other states and their citizens are hanging in the balance
The Guardian - US · Jan 31 Trump’s post-truth agenda beaten back as Americans refuse to accept ICE lies Effort to manipulate killing of Alex Pretti collapsed after footage torpedoed ‘domestic terrorist’ claim – could this be a turning point?